Bill Kent425.497.6630
Bill  Kent, FDBIA, LEED AP
Project Development Executive | Seattle

Bill joined Mortenson in 1987 and is currently a Market Executive in the Seattle office. In this role, he is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with customers, designers, and engineers across higher education, judicial, and tribal markets, driving the pursuit and successful delivery of new projects. His leadership is pivotal to the company's growth, offering direction and oversight for future project pursuits.

Bill leverages his strong communication skills, team-building expertise, coordination abilities, and DBIA certification to ensure clear, direct, and continuous communication throughout each project, ensuring a superior experience for all stakeholders. He deeply values the diverse range of people he encounters across the industry and enjoys the collaborative opportunities that come with it. Over his long career with Mortenson, Bill has held various management roles, including Project Manager, Design Phase Manager, and Project Executive, across a wide array of project types. A champion of collaboration and teamwork, he eagerly anticipates the continued evolution of integrated team dynamics within the AEC industries.

Bill earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Washington in 1986. He was honored as a member of the inaugural class of the Design-Build Institute of America's (DBIA) College of Fellows—an elite group with only 20 individuals in the U.S. receiving this distinction. Bill serves as a national board member, part of the Certification Board, and an instructor for the DBIA, where he shares DBIA Best Practices with fellow professionals.

Outside of work, Bill enjoys spending time in the sun, particularly on family beach vacations with his wife and two children. His optimistic motto is "Get to Maui whenever possible." As a member of the DBIA’s College of Fellows and an instructor for their national certification program, Bill ensures that projects benefit from the latest Design-Build best practices being implemented across the country. He leads with accountability and a commitment to exceeding project goals, consistently delivering high-quality results.

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